2. Your child s psychological and physical ability to meet the rigorous demands of being a squad member.

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1 Your child has shown an interest in trying out for Yorba Linda High School Cheer or Song/Dance Squad. Please keep the following in mind regarding your child s involvement in the tryout process and possible participation as a cheer/song squad member: 1. An assessment of your child s ability to handle the intensive time commitment involved with cheer or song relative to your child s ability to meet his/her academic demands and his/her involvement in other activities: extra-curricular, religious, family, etc. Students can t always do EVERYTHING they would like to be involved with. Please help your child prioritize. 2. Your child s psychological and physical ability to meet the rigorous demands of being a squad member. 3. Your child s feelings of involvement and accomplishment in being a part of this distinguished program. 4. The possible psychological impact of not being selected. Students who are selected to be a YLHS cheerleader or songleader realize their time commitment to this program will not allow for their participation in other sports, co-curricular activities, or any activity that would interfere with their cheerleading/songleading responsibilities. This includes but is not limited to competing with all-star cheerleading programs during YLHS s competitive season and participating in YLHS s dance company. Studio dance team involvement is only possible if it does not interfere with cheer/song responsibilities and does not take a physical toll on the participant. A student may be a cheerleader/songleader for (4) four years. Members of the squad must enroll in cheer class 6 th period which is worth five credits each semester. This class fulfills the Physical Education requirements. Being a member of the cheer/song squad can be a rewarding part of a person s high school experience. Please review the following carefully. Call me at (714) ext or me at (preferred method of communication) if you have further questions. Thank you, Stacy Shube Head Coach/Advisor

2 YORBA LINDA HIGH SCHOOL CHEER/SONG PHILOSOPHY AND CODE The primary purpose of the Yorba Linda Cheer and Song organization is to generate spirit, pride, and leadership skills through support, performance, and personal conduct. The term cheerleader refers to all cheerleaders and songleaders. The role of a YLHS cheerleader includes but is not limited to both sideline cheering and competitive performances. Training for sideline occurs primarily from tryouts to the beginning of the school year. Training for competitive performances occurs primarily from mid-august through the end of Feb. and/or beginning of March. However, there are overlapping skills that are used in both sideline and competitive situations. Members of the YLHS cheer and song program (even competitive alternates) are expected to participate in practices for both or risk being removed from the program. The conduct of the cheerleaders is closely observed by many. It is important that their behavior be above reproach in order that they might bring credit and honor to themselves and their school. RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF YORBA LINDA CHEERLEADER 1. All teachers, coaches, administrators, and parents are to be treated with respect at all times. 2. All cheerleaders will be directly responsible to their coach/advisor or any adult supervisor for all actions at practices and performances, or whenever representing the cheerleading organization. 3. Cheerleaders are subject to all of the rules and regulations of Yorba Linda High School. However, the YLHS cheerleader is a representative of the school and must be trusted to display appropriate conduct at many events on this campus and at locations away from campus. The coach/advisor retains the authority to suspend or dismiss from the team those cheerleaders who fail to meet expected standards of conduct. 4. CHEERLEADERS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY OTHER SPORT, INCLUDING ALL-STAR/CLUB TYPE CHEERLEADING PROGRAMS THAT COMPETE DURING THE HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE SEASON. 5. ELIGIBILITY a. All cheerleaders must maintain a 2.0 GPA. In order for a cheerleader to participate in the cheer program, he/she must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. If at the end of the grading period, he/she has not maintained the 2.0 GPA, he/she will be placed on academic probation for the following grading period, with participation determined by coaches. If, however, at the end of the following grading period he/she still has not achieved a GPA of 2.0, he/she will be removed from the class and placed in a PE class if the student still requires PE credits. All applicants must be eligible at the time of tryouts.

3 6. TRANSPORTATION a. Cheerleaders are expected to travel to and from away events on school provided transportation. If this is not available, cheerleaders must travel with a designated parent driver who has an up-to-date driver s registration form on file with the school. b. Conduct on the bus while traveling is important, and all district rules and regulations shall be adhered to at all times. c. Bus transportation forms shall be completed and fee paid by the first bus usage (typically the first away varsity football game). 7. APPEARANCE AND UNIFORM a. Uniforms/costumes shall be kept neat and clean at all times. If a uniform/costume is damaged, lost, or stolen, the uniform must be replaced by the user. b. Under no circumstances is a cheerleading uniform to be worn at non-designated activity or by a non-cheerleader without special permission from the coach/advisor. c. All uniform requirements must be met (hair, appropriate shoes, correct uniform, etc.) d. Cheerleaders will refrain from engaging in physical contact with boyfriends/girlfriends while in uniform/at cheer events. e. Cheerleaders are to wear tennis shoes or jazz shoes (song only) while in uniform, no flip flops, sandals, Uggs or slippers. This includes while wearing warm ups and comp/game uniforms. f. For safety reasons, at practice and performances, no cheerleader shall wear jewelry or chew gum. g. Cheerleaders will not get body or ear piercings that can not be removed for practices and performances. h. The length of fingernails shall not exceed fingertips for cheer (must be kept at a moderate length, one cm over fingertip, for song). For safety reasons, cheerleaders may not wear acrylic or false nails; songleaders can only if the length is kept moderate. i. Colored fingernail polish will not be worn at performances. j. For performances, hair will be styled in a uniform as required by all squad members and maintained in a natural hair color. Cheerleaders will not have tattoos or body art that is visible while in uniform. k. Cheerleaders shall pay strict attention to their crowd responsibility during performances. No food, drinks, or gum while performing. l. Cheerleaders shall stand at parade rest or sit in the stands as a group and act in a professional manner. Cheerleaders will stand at attention during the playing of the National Anthem. 8. SUMMER CAMP a. All cheerleaders and songleaders are expected to attend camp. Dates listed in this packet. 9. SUSPENSIONS/EXTRA DUTIES The following infractions of cheer rules will result in suspension/extra duties: a. Inappropriate conduct while in uniform or representing Yorba Linda Cheerleading. b. Failure to wear YLHS uniform as assigned including game-day uniforms.

4 c. Failure to follow all rules established by: - Yorba Linda High School Cheer Code - Yorba Linda High School - CIF d. Unauthorized transportation to or from away events. e. Inappropriate posting on social media * Suspensions apply to performances only, not practice. Length of suspension will be determined by cheer coach/advisor. Suspended cheerleaders are expected to attend and observe all performances. DISMISSALS The following rule infractions will result in dismissal from the cheer program: a. Failure to attend cheer camp(s). b. Use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, or illegal drugs at any time. c. Consistent inability to meet time commitments of cheerleading (excessive tardies/absences). d. Any behavior excessively in congruent with the YLHS Cheer Philosophy and Code as perceived by the cheer coach/advisor. e. Becoming involved in other sport or co-curricular activity which interferes with the cheerleader s responsibilities or overlaps with the high school competitive season. COMPETITIONS a. The cheer coach(es) will determine the size, members, and divisions of all competing teams. b. The cheer coach(es) may adjust the competition of the squad to allow for maximum competitive success. c. The coach(es) may designate certain members of the squad as alternates to the competitive team. These individuals will be called on to compete in case of injury, ineligibility, or any other changes in the status of the competing member of the team. Alternates may be added, or competing members may be designated as alternates in order to increase or decrease to size of the competitive team based on the restrictions of various competitions. d. There are no guarantees that any cheerleader will get to compete. However, cheerleaders who are diligent about meeting their cheerleading responsibilities, come to practice regularly, and show adequate skill development will be given every consideration. e. Competitions are a privilege not a right. All cheerleaders interested in competing are expected to abide by and comply with the Yorba Linda High School Cheer Philosophy and Code. SQUAD COMPOSITION a. Seniors must participate on the Varsity Squads. b. Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman may participate on either the Varsity or Junior Varsity Squads and will be placed according to skills, attitude, and squad need. c. Under extenuating circumstances and at the coach s discretion, a student may tryout at a later date. If added to the cheer program, this student becomes subject to all rules outlined in the Cheer Philosophy and Code from that day forward.

5 OTHER RULES/REQUIREMENTS a. Cheerleaders are expected to condition regularly, including running and other aerobic conditioning. If an athlete is too sick or injured to run/condition for more than a week, he/she must get a doctor's note. He/She also risks being pulled from competition or any other routines being worked on at that time due to his/her limited ability to participate. b. Cheerleaders will register in the cheer/song class and will meet all obligations asked of them during this time by the coaches or advisor including making posters and run-throughs. c. Cheerleaders should understand that they will be expected to carry out their duties until the end of the year for which they serve. They will make every effort to support all sports, women s and men s, whenever asked during the regular season and CIF play. TARDIES AND ABSENCES PRACTICE PERFORMANCE is defined as any organized meeting of cheerleaders called by a cheer coach/advisor. is defined as any occasion when a cheerleader is in uniform and asked to perform his/her duties and responsibilities. This includes sideline events, competitions (even those attended to support other YLHS cheer/song squads), or any event that the cheer coach/advisor has asked the cheerleader to attend. The following procedures regarding tardies and absences will be followed. This will be in effect on a per semester basis. Practice A. three tardies = one absence B. three absences = no change in letter grade C. four absences = letter grade drop to B D. five absences = letter grade drop to a C & conference with cheerleader, parent, coach and advisor to determine future participation in the program. The very next absence or individual tardy will result in the following: E. six absences = cheerleader will be places on attendance contract. F. seven absences = CHEERLEADER WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE PROGRAM

6 Performance A. three tardies = one absence B. two absences = no change in letter grade C. three absences = letter grade drop to B D. four absences = letter grade drop to a C & conference with cheerleader, parent, coach and advisor to determine future participation in the program. The very next absence or individual tardy will result in the following: E. five absences = cheerleader will be placed on attendance contract. F. six absences = CHEERLEADER WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE PROGRAM! *Leaving early from practice will be considered a tardy. **Cheerleaders who miss more than half of a practice/performance will be considered absent. ***Extended absences from practice/performances (three or more days) will only be excused with a doctor s note. **** Typically, the squads do not practice over Winter Break (except varsity song practicing the second week of break), Thanksgiving Day (we practice or have games the rest of the week), Labor/Memorial Day, and Spring Break. Practices will be scheduled over all other holidays. ***** Absences that occur the week of a competition are particularly problematic. Students who are absent the week of an assembly performance or competition risk being removed from that performance/competition. Students who are removed from routines will only be reworked back into routines at the coaches discretion. ******During summer practices (those that run from tryouts to the week school starts), since no grade is given, cheerleaders will be held accountable for practices in the following way: cheerleaders will have to sit out of a football game for every four practices they miss.

7 Cheer and Song Cost Estimate Cheer and Song is funded entirely by the participants, with the exception of one head coach Stacy Shube who is paid with a stipend by the district. The expenses listed below are a per person estimate of those necessary to run the program at the competitive level it has been run in the past. Therefore, cheerleaders are asked to make the following contributions to offset these costs. The extent to which the program can provide access to participation in competitions, outside coaching, involvement in extended fieldtrips, and a variety of uniforms/clothes will be adjusted based on the amount of contributions received and funds raised. Per Person Expenses Var. Cheer Var. Song JV Cheer JV Song *Uniforms / Clothes $1000 $1100 $1000 $1100 Camp(s) $650 $650 $250 $250 Summer Program fee $250 $250 $250 $250 Dance class $750 $750 Gym Fees $600 $600 Transportation Fee $100 $100 Additional routines $700/routine $700? Total $2600 $3550 $2100 $3050 **Fair Share Dept $1800 $1800 $1800 $1800 Out of State trip $1500 $1500 (Without fundraising or sponsors) Total $5900 $6850 $3900 $4850 The above expenses are for girls new to the program; returning girl s uniform expenses will be lower. Buying used uniforms can also lower expenses. The Booster club holds some fundraising opportunities designed to lessen program expenses. Projected Required Fundraising Booster Club will require an approximate $90,000 budget next year (covering coaches stipends, competition fees, banquet expenses, choreography fees, music edits, etc.) If we have 50 girls in the program, that makes $90,000/50= $1800 per person

8 TRYOUT PROCEDURES CHEERLEADERS AND SONGLEADERS The coaches/advisors of the cheer and song program will choose who is selected for the squads. The following criteria will be used in the selection: Dress for Tryouts: 1. Evaluation of the application progress and skills as demonstrated throughout clinic week. 2. Evaluation of the applicant s attitude and behavior as demonstrated throughout clinic week. 3. Previous experiences with the applicant both in terms of attitude and behavior. 4. The applicant s discipline/behavior history as seen in his/her discipline file and citizenship grades. Wear clothes that will allow you to participate safely - tennis shoes and jazz shoes (song only) - shorts - athletic - t-shirt fitted or sports bra - nails must be trimmed and unpolished - no jewelry/watches - hair in ponytail New squad list will be posted on the final day of tryouts at teacher/staff Shube, Stacy listed under files

9 Yorba Linda High School Cheer and Song Tryout Schedule Tuesday, March 14 Friday, March 23 - Friday, March 30- Tryout meeting for students and - YLHS Library Applications due to Stacy Shube s mailbox Complete clearance packets must be handled on-line (see below). The link can be found on the YLHS website under athletics and clearance forms. You can also type in the URL: Please be aware that the registration for may not be updated yet. If that is the case, you will have to register from , then register again when the update occurs. Two items must be completed through the on-line system: the clearance packet and the DMV paperwork. Two items have to be submitted in person: the complete physical and copy (from and back) of the health insurance card. Please do not leave physical forms or health insurance card copies in Stacy Shube s mailbox. Those must be turned in to the front office. Check with Denise Sappington. It may be best to call and be sure someone is available to take those forms before dropping them off. See handout. CLEARANCE PACKETS LINKS AND PHYSICAL FORMS CAN BE DOWN LOADED AT: athletics clearance packet Monday, April 9 Tuesday, April 10 Wednesday, April 11 Friday, April 13 Song Clinics: 4:30-7:00 in YLHS practice gym Song Clinics: 4:30-7:00 in YLHS practice gym Song Clinics: 4:30-7:00 in YLHS practice gym Final evaluations for song 4:30-7:00 in YLHS practice gym Monday, April 16 Tuesday, April 17 Wednesday, April 18 Thursday, April 19 Cheer Clinics: 4:30-7:00 in YLHS practice gym Cheer Clinics: 4:30-7:00 in YLHS practice gym Cheer Clinics: 4:30-7:00 in YLHS practice gym Cheer evaluations for song 4:30-7:00 in YLHS practice gym

10 OTHER DATES AND TIMES FOR THE CHEER AND SONG SQUADS Wednesday, April 25 April 30-June 8 Monday, June 18 Aug, 24 July 2-20 July 30-Aug. 17 July Tuesday nights Thursday nights Tues. and Thurs. afternoons parent/students meeting for new squads in the YLHS library at 7:00pm (please bring $500 check made out to YLHS cheer and Song Booster Club) practice for all squads summer practice will be Monday through Thursday times vary only scheduled vacation time for song only scheduled vacation time for cheer All Squads (mandatory) USA Camp of Champs: overnight camp at Knott s Berry Farm Resort JV cheer tumbling class Varsity cheer tumbling class Song technique class You are expected to attend all practices regularly or face the consequences including being benched from football games, being removed from routines, and in severe cases being removed from squad.

11 YORBA LINDA HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING AND SONGLEADING/DANCE APPLICATION NAME HOME PHONE PARENT (MOTHER or FATHER circle) CELL PHONE STUDENT S CELL PHONE PARENT S STUDENT S HOME ADDRESS PARENTS NAMES DATE OF BIRTH HEIGHT WEIGHT CURRENT GRADE LEVEL CURRENT GPA TRYING OUT FOR (CICLE ONE) CHEER SONG Experience: Circle and fill in all information that applies. When indicating skills that you have, circle those you can do on your own, consistently, on various floor surfaces. Cheer Applicants I have been training in gymnastics/tumbling for (years/months) at (name of facility). I can execute the following skills consistently, without a spot, on various floor surfaces (circle): Standing tricks: back handspring back handspring tuck standing tuck toe touch tuck Running tricks: round off tuck round off handspring (ROHS) ROHS tuck ROHS layout ROHS full I have also had the following related cheer experience (indicate pop warner/all star cheer experience, etc.) Song/Dance Applicants I have been dancing for (years/months) at (name of facility ). I can execute the following skills consistently on various floor surfaces (circle): Turns: pirouettes: triples quads quads + turns in second fouette turns leg hold turns: singles doubles triples Acro/tumbling: aerials headsprings kip ups I have also had the following related song experience (indicate competitive dance experience) I have read the policies and regulations outlined in the Cheer Philosophy and Code. I understand and agree to abide by this code, and I recognize that failure to do so will result in the outlined consequences. I understand the demands and high expectations that will be required of me should I make the squad. I have discussed these with my parents and we feel I can completely fulfill my obligations as a cheer or songleader. applicant s signature date parent signature (1 of 2) date

12 YORBA LINDA HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING/SONGLEADING/DANCING PARENT PERMISSION FORM I hereby authorize my child to tryout to be a cheerleader/songleader at Yorba Linda High School for the school year. I have read the Cheer Philosophy and Code, and understand the commitments that will be expected of my child should he/she make the cheer/song squad. I have discussed these things with my child, and we feel we can meet these obligations. I understand there are physical risks involved in the tryout process as well as participation in the program should my child make the squad. I understand that my child must cleared to tryout including submitting a clearance packet, DMV paperwork, an up-to-date physical, and copy (front and back) of his/her health insurance card, before he/she can participate in tryouts or practices. I believe my child is physically and emotionally able to meet the demands expected on him/her. By signing this form, I am prepared to comply with the Cheer Philosophy and Code, Cheer Contract, and the rules and regulations of the cheerleaders of Yorba Linda High School in the event that my son/daughter shall become a member. parent signature date (2 of 2)